Pacific Power
Senior Engineer, FCC Support, Telecom Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT or Portlan
Pacific Power, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Senior Engineer, FCC Support, Telecom Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, OR #113885
Company: Pacific Power
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (or Portland, OR)
Date posted: Dec 4, 2025
Salary: $119,400‑$154,400 per year (annual discretionary bonus up to 15%)
Overview PacifiCorp seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead technical design, implementation, and FCC licensing functions for enterprise‑wide private utility telecommunications OT infrastructure, including complex engineering projects and frequency coordination and database administration.
Responsibilities
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market. Perform tasks related to FCC licensing & database administration, frequency coordinations, FAA/FCC ASR applications, mobile radio buildouts & frequencies, site agreements, MAS radio administration, property/site/frequency information requests, power line carrier management, etc.
Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents.
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements.
Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems.
Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements.
Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
Provide technical input during project planning development.
Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work.
Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to other engineering staff in the development of critical telecom solutions.
Serve as a company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.
Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.
Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by engineering staff.
Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.
Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
A minimum of 10 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.
Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of enterprise OT environments.
Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National Electric Code.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
Working knowledge of telecom/transport network terminology and systems.
Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA‑232‑F (RS‑232) and TIA‑485(-A) (RS‑485).
A solid understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM‑based communications systems.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short‑term and long‑term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
PacifiCorp Benefits
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
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Overview PacifiCorp seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead technical design, implementation, and FCC licensing functions for enterprise‑wide private utility telecommunications OT infrastructure, including complex engineering projects and frequency coordination and database administration.
Responsibilities
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market. Perform tasks related to FCC licensing & database administration, frequency coordinations, FAA/FCC ASR applications, mobile radio buildouts & frequencies, site agreements, MAS radio administration, property/site/frequency information requests, power line carrier management, etc.
Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents.
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements.
Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems.
Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements.
Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
Provide technical input during project planning development.
Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work.
Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to other engineering staff in the development of critical telecom solutions.
Serve as a company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.
Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.
Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by engineering staff.
Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.
Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
A minimum of 10 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.
Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of enterprise OT environments.
Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National Electric Code.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
Working knowledge of telecom/transport network terminology and systems.
Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA‑232‑F (RS‑232) and TIA‑485(-A) (RS‑485).
A solid understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM‑based communications systems.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short‑term and long‑term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
PacifiCorp Benefits
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
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